Democracy Without BordersAfghanistan represents one of the worst setbacks in democratic state-building in recent history following the violent takeover of the totalitarian Taliban, Mariam Solaimankhil reminds us. In this article, she urges the UN to appoint a Special Rapporteur on #Democracy #UNROD
Civil society groups are pushing for a UN Rapporteur on Democracy #UNROD - an independent voice to help strengthen & monitor #democracy worldwide. But among governments, a number of common concerns are raised. This article tackles them head-on: https://www.democracywithoutborders.org/36566/a-new-un-rapporteur-on-democracy-addressing-common-concerns/
A new UN Rapporteur on Democracy: addressing common concerns
Around the world, people are demanding responsive, accountable and democratic governments. Many countries are facing challenges. According to latest assessments there are currently 45 countries that are going into a...
In view of democratic erosion worldwide, experts and civil society groups at an event in Geneva called on the UN Human Rights Council #HRC to appoint a Special Rapporteur on #Democracy to "help support democratic resilience and development" #UNRoD #HRC https://www.democracywithoutborders.org/36332/proposed-un-rapporteur-to-support-democracy-fill-gaps-event-in-geneva/
Tomorrow we are hosting with CIVICUS & great co-sponsors a side event at the UN Human Rights Council #HRC58 in Geneva to discuss the appointment of a UN Special Rapporteur on #Democracy #UNROD with diplomats and experts. Will will keep you posted! https://www.democracywithoutborders.org/events/35924/
A UN Special Rapporteur on Democracy #UNRoD could help safeguard human rights & strengthen democratic institutions in Southeast Asia & beyond. Read why & how in this article in The Jakarta Post #democracy https://www.thejakartapost.com/opinion/2025/02/20/southeast-asia-world-need-un-special-rapporteur-on-democracy.html
On this #InternationalDemocracyDay we reaffirm the call for a United Nations Special Rapporteur on Democracy #UNROD who will investigate shortcomings and best practices in the implementation of #democracy worldwide https://www.democracywithoutborders.org/unrod-call/
The creation of a UN Special Rapporteur on #Democracy #UNROD was discussed at the Governing Council of the Community of Democracies in Warsaw. The proposal was endorsed by Enrique Arturo de Obarrio on behalf of the community's civil society pillar https://www.democracywithoutborders.org/32358/community-of-democracy-debates-new-un-special-rapporteur-in-warsaw/
At a side event at the #SummitforDemocracy in Seoul #S4D, participants agreed that the appointment of a UN Rapporteur on #Democracy #UNRoD is timely & can help protect & strengthen democracy https://www.democracywithoutborders.org/31999/appointment-of-un-rapporteur-discussed-at-democracy-summit-in-seoul/
Together with +80 groups we call on all governments that are committed to #democracy to support the creation of a UN Special Rapporteur on Democracy #UNRoD by the Human Rights Council. The UN needs to do more to strengthen #humanrights & democracy. Read our report here: https://www.democracywithoutborders.org/30284/international-statement-calls-for-a-un-rapporteur-on-democracy/
On International #DemocracyDay celebrated on 15 September 2023, a number of parliamentary bodies and elected representatives from across the world expressed support for the appointment of a United Nations Special Rapporteur on Democracy, in short #UNRoD. This includes Parliamentarians for Global Action, the Committee on Political Affairs and Democracy of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe as well as ASEAN Parliamentarians for Human Rights. https://www.democracywithoutborders.org/29567/
Democracy day: international parliamentary support for a UN rapporteur
On the occasion of the International Day of Democracy celebrated on 15 September 2023, a number parliamentary bodies and elected representatives from across the world expressed support for the appointment...